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EU55 ZMZ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,078 mi
Last recorded109,078 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ZMZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear os and ns have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (X2) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively os and ns (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inspection restricted by undertray fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (X2) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and at mount bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated adjustable arm inner boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns adjustable rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 109,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os and ns outer boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively os and ns (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns at mounting and bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns tie rod arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 108,532 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe mountings corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 108,532 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play securing nut not fully tightened on new joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe mountings corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle and suspension parts have some corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,264 miles

General surface corrosion on steering and suspension

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,364 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle. Mainly to bolt on components.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,146 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and associated bolt on componets

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis rail, just behind wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,129 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,502 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,483 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,859 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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EU55 ZMZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 ZMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU55 ZMZ registered?

EU55 ZMZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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